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Maintenance Technician / Heavy Equipment Mechanic: Arctic Operations

United StatesUnited States·Littletonmid
Skilled Trades & Field ServicesHeavy Equipment Mechanic
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Overview

Polar Field Services (PFS) is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician / Heavy Equipment Mechanic to support scientific research operations in some of the world's most remote locations.

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Skilled Trades & Field ServicesHeavy Equipment Mechanic

 

Responsibilities

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  • →High school diploma or equivalent
  • →5+ years of experience repairing and maintaining heavy equipment, diesel equipment, or industrial machinery
  • →Experience with power generation systems
  • →Proficiency using diagnostic tools and software
  • →Valid driver's license and U.S. passport
  • →Ability to work safely in remote locations and extreme weather conditions

Nice to Have

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  • Welding and fabrication experience
  • Facility maintenance experience
  • Remote field, mining, oilfield, military, Arctic, or Antarctic experience
  • Experience with fuel, water, or utility systems

What We Offer

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✓$38.33 - $40.00 per hour
✓Overtime eligible
✓Full PFS benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, disability insurance, paid sick leave, and EAP
✓Travel, lodging, and meals provided while deployed

This is a seasonal position supporting operations in remote Arctic locations. Employees live and work in shared station environments and should be comfortable with challenging conditions, changing priorities, and extended deployments.

Typical schedules include:

  • Toolik Field Station (Alaska): 56-hour workweek (8 hours/day, 7 days/week)
  • Summit Station (Greenland): 54-hour workweek (9 hours/day, 6 days/week)

If you're a skilled mechanic who enjoys solving problems, working independently, and supporting world-class science in unique environments, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!

Job offers are contingent on the completion of a satisfactory background check and may include physical and dental examinations as required by the National Science Foundation.

Location & Eligibility

Where is the job
Littleton, United States
On-site at the office
Who can apply
US

Listing Details

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September 25, 2026
Last seen
September 25, 2026

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polarfieldMaintenance Technician / Heavy Equipment Mechanic: Arctic Operations